Higher Sun Exposure in the First Trimester Is Associated With Reduced Preterm Birth; A Scottish Population Cohort Study Using Linked Maternity and Meteorological Records

Higher Sun Exposure in the First Trimester Is Associated With Reduced Preterm Birth; A Scottish Population Cohort Study Using Linked Maternity and Meteorological Records

Background: Preterm birth (birth at <37 weeks gestation) is the leading cause of death in children under 5-years-old, and prevention is a global public health issue. Seasonal patterns of preterm birth have been reported, but factors underlying this have been poorly described. Sun exposure is...

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Main Authors: Lauren Megaw, Tom Clemens, Konstantinos Daras, Richard B. Weller, Chris Dibben, Sarah Jane Stock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Subjects:
sunlight
preterm birth
ultraviolet radiation
pregnancy
retrospective cohort
data linkage
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2021.674245/full

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